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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for North Carolina Postal Zip Code 27278
6.2% of North Carolina is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 27278 is used by homes and businesses in and around Hillsborough, North Carolina, and covers 264.7 square kilometers. About 5.2 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 2.0% of zip code area 27278 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Hillsborough, NC?
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- Hillsborough was founded in 1754 and is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina.
- The town was the site of one of the key events leading up to the American Revolution, the signing of the 'Hillsborough Resolves' which were a series of resolutions opposing British taxation without representation.
- Hillsborough is known for its well-preserved historic district which includes over 100 buildings dating back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
- The town has a vibrant arts community and plays host to several annual festivals including the Hillsborough Arts & Crafts Show and the Hillsborough Handmade Parade.
- Hillsborough has been the filming location for several movies and TV shows, including "Bull Durham," "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter," and "Sleepy Hollow."
- The town is home to the Orange County Speedway, a popular racetrack that has been in operation since 1966.
The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Carolina
State Director's Office: 919-873-2015
Business Programs: 919-873-2040
Community Programs: 919-873-2030
Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050
Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051
